Is Il Mulino the BEST Italian Restaurant in Disney World? Swan & Dolphin Resort | Review 2023

As former New Yorkers, Il Mulino at the Swan Resort in Walt Disney World, has been on our list of restaurants to try for years. This Italian Trattoria is a sister restaurant to the renowned New York establishment of the same name. Many consider this to be Walt Disney World's best Italian restaurant. Since we've been disappointed in the past by Epcot's Italy Pavilion offerings, it's nice that the Swan Resort is only a short boat ride or walk from Epcot. We go over our thoughts, the menu and our full experience dining on New York Italian food in Florida at Walt Disney World.
00:00 Intro
02:34 Entrance
04:07 Restaurant Overview
04:52 Bread Service
07:43 Insacati Misti
11:00 Mule
11:42 Margherita Pizza
13:03 Pollo Parmigiana
16:09 Gnocchi Bolognese
17:46 Cheesecake Italiano & Torta Di Cioccolati
21:30 Limoncello
23:34 Outro
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[@marthatischler6190]

We live in Soprano country in New Jersey and agree completely; Il Mulino is by far the best and most authentic Italian restaurant at Disney. If you’re looking for superb charcuterie look no further than the Dahlia Lounge at the Coronado.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

We love Dahlia Lounge!!! We have heard that Ravello at the Four Seasons might be better and we are trying it out soon :) but agree at this point Il Mulino has been the best!

[@BaileyLovesMangos]

I love this restaurant! We eat here alot when we are there. Enjoyed your review...my mouth is watering for it. I never tried the cheesecake there. I will next time.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

We couldn't believe how good it was and we had so much leftover for the next day! The cheesecake was amazing, I loved the Zabaglione cream on the side- it made the dish. Thanks so much for watching.

[@johannatyer9899]

Such a fun review, I can't eat the majority of this so living vicariously through you guys! That chicken parm looked so amazing, thanks for another great video 🤩

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Thank you so much, it was incredible and the leftovers we had the next day were just as good :) We really appreciate your support!!

[@jenniedub]

Love the authentic New Yorker pizza review! Would be interested to know what you all think of the Trattoria al Forno pizza.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Thank you 😊 Trattoria vlog will be out Thursday actually!

[@jenniedub]

@@ThemeParkFoodies yay!! Can’t wait!

[@ListenItsLyss08]

That chicken parm 😍😍😍

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Sooooo good

[@edwardbarreto8410]

This made up my mind to try this place our next WDW trip. Thanks! We love Musso & Frank too so there's that too.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

If you’re looking for the best Italian, we went to Ravello recently and it was incredible! Musso & Frank is on another level 😊

[@edwardbarreto8410]

@@ThemeParkFoodies Just watched your review on Ravello. That's gonna happen now for sure! Thanks for the great content!!!

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

@@edwardbarreto8410 so excited for you!!

[@alessandrapreziusohammrich819]

Thank you

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Of course! Thank you for all your support 🙂.

[@SirgalDelRchannel]

Such a great Italian restaurant. The food looks delicious and appetizing. Awesome and honest review.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Thank you for watching, we really enjoyed this meal :)

[@maureenbeckwith128]

brilliant review, you are now one of my top go to food reviewers on you tube 🙂🙂im definetly adding this restaurant to my list.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Thank you!!! That is high praise and we are honored. Hope you love it as much as we did.

[@melindaglover3291]

I must go here now! Wonder if my husband could fly me down for just a day?!! Great review!

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

He seems like a nice guy, I'm sure he would LOL Thank you for watching!

[@jenaevans1509]

❤️❤️Amazing couple!

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

❤ thank you!

[@anthonydepietro7328]

Great review. My son and I ate here in June when we stayed at the Swan. We did not have the pizza but after seeing this we're going to have to give that a try. It definitely looked like the best pizza in Disney.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Thank you 🙂, this restaurant is such a great amenity for The Swan Resort. The pizza is currently the best we've had in Disney but we'll keep searching for more! Hope you both had the best time on your trip.

[@lisaglass8850]

SO excited to see you went to Il Mulino!! Sam when you took your first bite of pizza! It cut to an advertisement... I was like omg is it her favorite or not!! Glad it was! I just love your reviews. The meal looked lovely and now I want to go there lol. We have a reservation for Via Napoli our first full day next month but after this I am genuinely thinking of doing Il Mulino our arrival night. Every video I watch I tell my husband.. Jay and Sam went to... I want to go there now lol.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Il Mulino set the bar very high and we were really impressed. I finally got the pizza I've been looking for around these parts. The service was impeccable! Via Napoli is still a great option but Il Mulino was definitely more upscale and authentic- but also pricey!! Thanks so much for watching Lisa :)

[@VernaMarie]

Love Sam's nails (Halloween!) The bread service wow! Thank you!

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Thank you so much, I loved having Frankenstein on my nails in honor of our dog Frank :) The bread service was delicious- I've noticed the restaurants that are in Marriot owned hotels do this .

[@cmcguckin85]

Wow what a good looking meal for two good looking people. I love me some chicken parm, my go too with Italian restaurant. Happy to hear about the pizza aswell.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

You're making me blush 😆. Thanks Chris! The chicken parm and pizza here are on the level we've both come to know and love in NY. Don't think you'd be disappointed if you took a trip here but you can go to the original in NY!

[@SoCalDisneyDad]

So I type in “Il Mulino Disney” and lo and behold, look what video I found in the number 1 spot! 😂 So let’s see how this one goes as we try to decide on an Italian restaurant.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

The all mighty algorithm is finally on our side LOL This tastes the most like real NY style Italian food.

[@lauragastman960]

Our favorite Italian restaurant. So glad you liked it. We ask for extra sauce on the side when we order chicken parm. 😃. Thank you for your reviews!

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

I can see why it's your favorite! Ohhh good idea :) Thank YOU for watching.

[@timandkt]

I don’t know how it’s possible, but I’d swear I’ve never even HEARD of Il Mulino! 😱 And that’s a shame, because it looked like you guys had an absolutely incredible meal. I can’t believe that the first plate was complimentary - you were right to be excited, Sam! And who would have thought that the Margherita Pizza at a Swan and Dolphin restaurant would be a dark horse in the ‘best pizza on property’ contest 👀 I am also a chicken parm fan. It is an Italian staple, for sure, but like many Italian staples it is a very sauce-reliant dish! That cheesecake did look absolutely mouthwatering too 🤤 And complimentary limoncello too!? This is the most magical meal on earth ✨ Great video guys, definitely adding this spot to our bucket list.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

I am always pumped for complimentary food, considering how much we spend at these places LOL I truly wasn't expecting this place to exceed my expectations. The staff here is also top notch- I've noticed that all the restaurants in the Marriot owned hotels are top notch. Thanks for watching :)

[@RebeccaVirginiaDIY]

This all looked sooo good, I want to dive into a bowl of pasta!

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

😆 that sounds like a dream! Definitely a memorable meal 🙂.

[@alexandriajohnson6656]

I thought Sam was going to eat all the cheesecake 😋. I know it looks good but why risk a trip to a marriage counselor over a dessert. 😂

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

No counseling necessary. We're aware that sometimes it's every dessert for yourself 😆. I did choose the chocolate cake but that cream made the cheesecake.

[@jenaevans1509]

I love the cheesecake comment and Sam’s response “I’m not offended.” 😆 You guys are so honest and just tell it like it is….that’s why people love @themeparkfoodies

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Hahaha I almost like it when he doesn’t like something as much as I do so I can finish it 😂😂😂 Thank you so much, I think it’s a NY thing lol

[@keepamerica2astrong280]

We eat Italian food about 4 times a week consistently. We are great Italian food chefs but like to go out also. Thanks for the review. That place looks amazing. Gotta try it when we come down next month.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

We envy your diet! We're also Italian and grew up eating Italian food. I don't think this is the best ever but the best we've had in Disney. We'll be hopefully trying a few mors Italian spots out down here soon. The appetizers are definitely what impressed us most. Sauce was great too. Hope to hear your thoughts if you end up here and that you have the best time on your trip 🙂.

[@sandypandys]

never stayed there cause of the small rooms id like to cause its very nice resort.😀now thats what a call a charcutier 🥰🥰i would get that in heartbeat the pizza looks worthy im a picky pizza eater 🍕🍕i need to eat here 🙌🏻

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Didn't know the rooms were small. We've wanted to stay here but keep getting sucked into different Disney hotels. Definitely recommend both the charcuterie and pizza! Best we've had in Disney 🙂.

[@elaineojeda6942]

The food looks great. The chacotari looks good Love your nails Sam.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

It was delicious!! Thank you so much 😊

[@Jk-us7wt]

Hey my friends! That review drove me crazy - I've wanted to jump on a plane and go to that place I adore N Y C Italian restaurants - I'm half Italian after all - but haven't been to IL Mulino - I might be there in November and need to try it Rosa Mexicano is my favorite Mexican restaurant in NYC - I've told you that before I wanted everything you got aside from gnocchi - but that's not one of my favorite dishes anyway Btw Tutto Italia is a half step above Olive Garden. - I thought it was awful I'm flying out to your coast tonight - two weeks in Toronto, Niagara and the Shaw and Stratford theatre festivals Hope you're loving this Autumnal weather as much as I am Sending lots of love Jon

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Sounds like you have a sweet east coast itinerary lined up! This place was great but we'd love to try the original in NYC. Crazy how many notable NY establishments are at the Swan and Dolphin now with Rosa Mexicano and Il Mulino. We loved both spots. Hard to pick a favorite 😆. Happy we could bring a taste of this experience to you 🙂 and thanks so much for your support. Autumn is hot and rainy over here but that good Florida weather is on its way. I've heard nothing but mediocre things about Tutto Italia 😆. I feel like I need to give it a shot in good faith. Hope you have the best time at the festivals 🙂.

[@christine3507]

My meal there was just meh but I am open to giving it another try. I did love that you could order a half order of pasta -- that let us try more. Lots of people love it so I imagine it was an off night and/or we didn't order well. I'd describe Tutto Italia in EPCOT as meh to fine as well (Gusto is the wine bar that is currently just extra seating for the restaurant). I'd put Ravello over at Four Seasons on your list to try. I've also heard good things about La Luce in the Bonnett Creek resort area and BiCE over at Universal.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

We have heard mixed reviews and the menu has changed here a few times. I will say, the appetizers are what we liked most. Sam's entree was great but the gnocchi was just okay. We've had some meh Italian food experiences at Disney so I think competitively this impressed us. Thanks for the suggestions! My Dad loves Bice and Ravello is definitely on our list. We appreciate your insight 🙂.

[@toyman70]

We ate here JAN 2022 and had the chicken parm as well, shocked they now charge $35 we paid $30 and came with nothing. Was tasty though.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

The prices here were up there. I don't mind much if I'm at a resort and the food is good but I agree, chicken needs to come with pasta at an Italian Restaurant. I may have glosssd over that in my mind though because they did give us a lot of free offerings with the meal. Overall for what I paid and how much I got, combined with the quality, I think this was worth it. However, if you just got chicken parm I can definitely see being disappointed.

[@jugtug6485]

How does this compare to wolf gang puck at Disney springs resort

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

This restaurant is a little more upscale and has a dress code/higher prices. Wolfgang Puck is very good though, we had our wedding rehearsal dinner there. Il Mulino is all Italian food, Wolfgang has more Americanized options.

[@Doobery10]

That pizza looks delicious! Suprised theres screaming kids in that restaurant 😅

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

We joke to eachother that the star of the vlog is the screaming kid. There's always one in every video 😆. Can't escape them in Disney. Still had a great meal though 🙂 and the pizza was great!

[@jennybarker6739]

She is going to town on that cheesecake

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

it was really good, what can I say

[@jennybarker6739]

hahahaha@@ThemeParkFoodies

[@weaseljavelin9443]

This is Craig Dennis happy Monday to you both me and my mom and my dad are doing fine today how are you both doing today are you haveing nice weather in Orlando you both have a nice safe week you both take care today i watch your both new videos all the time👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Hello Craig and happy Monday to you too 🙂. Happy to hear your family is well. We're also doing great, thanks for asking. Weather here is hot and beautiful. Hope the weather near you is nice. We appreciate all your support. Take care friend.

[@user-we7rw7so4f]

It's roasted red peppers

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

👍🏽

[@beckstairs]

Pistachio was in the mortadella.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Thanks!

[@judithwilliams8929]

For a New Yorker you don’t know that mortadella has pistachios in it.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Sorry we failed the NYer test.

[@KevinJL]

Gunk lol

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

a way with words 😂😂😂

[@user-tt9wg7dn9g]

im a tortellini alfredo girl r just alfredo

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

I respect that!

[@user-we7rw7so4f]

It's not pizza bread lol it's called focaccia

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

👍🏽

[@ig6ph]

For scrooge and jeffrey. Ukraine holidays.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

Hello 🙂

[@mikeymutual5489]

That margherita pizza is not a margherita pizza, and the bottom of the crust is overcooked, if not burnt. If you think that is good pizza, you have probably never left Florida. Also, "pollo" in Italian is not pronounced the same way as it is in Spanish.

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

I lived in NY for over 30 years and have been in Florida for less than 2, this pizza is 90% than the others we've had in Florida. Thanks for the pronunciation tip!

[@liliherndz5792]

Hello Again Jay and Sam 👋🏻 Have to say you Guys are AMAZING FABULOUS together as a couple 🤍 You extend ..kindness, peace respect and warmth toward ea other and it also comes thru for your followers / fans 🥳 Soo HAPPY for you both ENJOYING the SWAM 🦢 amazing Mulino Italian I am a LOVER and CHEERLEADER of the MARRIOTT product as well as give Marriott Fine Dinning a 10 plus at ALL Marriott Fine Hotels USA and INTERNATIONAL 🍋 🌎 🍋 Exceptional QUALITY, PREPARATION as well as PRESENTATION, Generous Portions of the food … Can’t say enough of ALL the Chez and ALL support personnel of the Amazing service & food at ALL Fine & Upscale Marriott Hotels throughout the 🌎 Thank You both for sharing with your followers ( me ) 🥳🤗🥳 Make everyday COUNT @ HEART 🕊🤍🕊

[@ThemeParkFoodies]

You're too kind. Thank you, that really means a lot to us. We agree, Marriot restaurants always seem to hit the mark and Il Mulino was no exception. Happy to be able to comeback here again and try more of the restaurants The Swan and Dolphin have to offer. We appreciate your support. Always making everyday count 🙂.